Cloud Systems Administrator

Overview Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. As a Cloud Systems Administrator, you will manage day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, and health monitoring of Bespin cloud engagement kits to ensure system availability, security, and performance while supporting operational teams during critical missions. Responsibilities Deploy and configure engagement kits within required timelines following government approval. Apply updates, patches, and security configurations to cloud infrastructure. Monitor system health, performance metrics, and resource utilization. Perform real‑time troubleshooting and remediation during active operations. Manage cloud resources including compute, storage, networking, and security services. Ensure verified functionality of all tools, services, and environments per engagement parameters. Maintain system documentation and configuration records. Coordinate secure decommissioning and termination of engagement kits. Support data archival processes and engagement closeout procedures. Implement and maintain continuous monitoring solutions. Respond to service outages and coordinate recovery efforts. Manage user access, permissions, and identity management. Required Skills U.S. Citizenship Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability. 3+ years of experience administering cloud-based systems, preferably AWS. Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows server administration. Experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, and CloudWatch. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls). Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements. Experience with monitoring and logging tools. Ability to work in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments. Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent documentation abilities. Desired Skills Experience supporting incident response or cybersecurity operations. Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with backup and disaster recovery procedures. Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks. Required Education Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or High School diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience. Desired Certifications AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or similar certification. Salary & Benefits The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401(k) plan, PTO, holidays, and additional insurances. EEO Statement Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr